About this Event
How can we change our world for the better?
Change is difficult. This is largely due to the fact that our economies and societies consist of intransparent, dynamic, complex systems. Making an impact requires us to navigate these systems and find the levers where the smallest intervention can drive fundamental change.
POLDER (Policy Decision-support and Evidence-based Reasoning) researches complex systems and develops modelling tools that enable us to understand and influence them. They are located at the SustainaLab, who have kindly volunteered to host us for this event.
During this unique workshop POLDER will share their methodology with the changemakers in the Net Impact Amsterdam community. The objectives are:
- Give you a general understanding of how to model complex systems
- Equip you to apply the framework within your own domain to drive greater impact
- Discover new applications and potential research collaboration opportunities
A hands-on workshop will be organised where use cases provided by the community (so think of use cases you would like to submit!) will be modelled in groups to understand the system dynamics and levers for change.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded professionals in the field. See you there!
Agenda
- 16-16.30: Walk-in with coffee and tea
- 16.30-17.10: Introduction to POLDER, Sustainalab and complex system dynamics modelling
- 17.10-18.10: Hands-on systems modelling workshop
- 18.10-18.30: Reflection and closing
- 18.30 onwards: Drinks at the nearby Cafe Restaurant Polder
About POLDER
POLDER, an acronym for Policy Decision-support and Evidence-based Reasoning, is a research initiative led by the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Amsterdam. We are a community of researchers and associated partners working with complexity theory and computational modelling to support policymakers. For our research and education we mobilize researchers from the UvA, and beyond, to form interdisciplinary teams.
About SustainaLab
SustainaLab is a physical space that facilitates collaboration. It forms an ecosystem focusing on integral sustainable development. From the scientific base of the University of Amsterdam, SustainaLab enables cross-fertilisation between companies, governments, NGOs, citizens and academia.
About Net Impact Amsterdam
Net Impact Amsterdam is a diverse community of impact-driven professionals who actively use its influence to steer decision-makers and peers towards long-term positive impact on the environment and society. It is run by volunteers who host regular events and programmes for knowledge sharing and networking across the local sustainability community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Matrix Innovation Center, 301 Science Park, Amsterdam, Netherlands
EUR 8.50